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Let’s get this out of the way: I think March Madness is awesome. The first two days of the tournament are like some gloriously mutated breed of Christmas. However, I don’t believe the madness of March reveals a true champion and here’s why.
5. The Saturday-Monday Championship Format
Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports5. The Saturday-Monday Championship Format
The Duke Blue Devils have at least three players making the jump to the NBA and Coach K’s team as a whole was excellent. But come on, Duke barely broke a sweat in beating the Michigan State Spartans by 20. What did the Wisconsin Badgers have to do? Oh I don’t know, just beat the first 38-0 team in NCAA men’s basketball history and then play Duke 48 hours later. Change it to Saturday-Tuesday and get these “student-athletes” some adequate rest.
4. The One-And-Done Format
Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports4. The One-And-Done Format
I’m not talking about the players, I’m talking about what the players are subjected to. The NFL also has a “one-and-done” playoff system, but if you’re a No. 1 seed, you need to win just three consecutive games, each at least a week apart.
3. Matchups
Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports3. Matchups
This is the biggest reason why upsets happen. Your small team can’t handle another team’s bigs, one team can’t defend the perimeter against a great shooting team, you get the idea. The odds that all six matchups fall in your favor are slim to none.
2. Must Win At Least Six Games In A Row
Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports2. Must Win At Least Six Games In A Row
Did the San Francisco Giants win their last six games? How about the New England Patriots? Or the San Antonio Spurs? Maybe the NCAA should attach a little more value to the regular season or add even more benefit to body of work.
1. The Variety Of Venues
Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports1. The Variety Of Venues
Some teams never play a basketball game in an oversized football arena until it's the game that's most important. The sightlines look off and depth perception feels altered. A great shooting team can be silenced by the dimensions of the arena they play in.
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